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Paul Molyneaux
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Paul Molyneaux is the Boats & Gear editor for National Fisherman.
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Analyses by several organizations estimates the fishing industry discards around 600,000 tones of nets and other gear annually. Getting that material into the recycling stream, not the ocean, is Bureo’s mission. Alfred Westermeyer photo.
Transforming waste fishing gear into profitable resources
Getting the mess cleared out of the way continues in Maine, but a fast-track permitting process may soon allow wharf owners to build back higher and stronger using the two-week-long permit by rule process. Mark Zaccadelli photo.
Getting back to business
Thyborøn doors have a reputation for giving more spread than some larger doors, reducing resistance and conserving fuel. Thyborøn photo.
Seeing is believing
The motor side of the Marine Hydraulics Consultancy Drifter drum, covered here, offers no opportunities for the net to snag when setting at high speed. Marine Hydraulics photo.
Keep on rolling
The Chipmans built their wharf themselves. After the January storms swept away their wharf, they will have to do it again –but stronger if these events are to be the new normal. Chipman’s Wharf photos.
Rebuilding in Maine
Matt Johnston leased a crab license during the pandemic. Coming out of lockdown he realized he wanted to commit to the fishery and decided to build a boat at Full Time Fabrication with his old friend TJ Lowry. Full Time Fabrication photo.
The Wild West
Russia's fishing fleet modernization continues. A St. Petersburg yard delivered the Mekhanik Maslak—reportedly designed with assistance from Skipteknisk, and outfitted with Seonics deck gear—to the Russian Fishing Company in May 2023. United Shipbuilding
On the Russian front
Henry Allens Seafood is one among many lobster wharves heavily damaged by the storm that blasted the Maine coast on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Another storm is approaching and due to hit on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Henry Allen's Seafood.
Maine’s fishing infrastructure hammered by winter storm
The components of Mustad’s E-Line Autoline system include the hauler and hook cleaner, line retriever, hook separator, magazines, and the SuperBaiter, all monitored and controlled through a control panel that can connect via satellite link to Mustad techn
The bottom line on the E-Line
After achieving a lengthy list of accomplishments as executive director of the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association, Andy Wink is stepping down from his position, and will contribute to Alaska fisheries in an as-yet undecided new role. BB
Andy Wink steps down from Bristol Bay seafood association
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